The first batch of broad beans, utterly delicious. The first bowl of soft fruit, that the birds and dogs kindly left for us, so sweet. Morello cherries, the birds are more than welcome to these, as they’re sour. Three trees, totally laden with cherries will be devoured in days. June and July are all about …
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Fruitlets, soft fruit and veggies are romping away. As fast as the berries and currants ripen, the birds eat them, which is fine by me as I’m not that precious about them, and there’s always plenty left for us. The mixture of sunshine and showers has meant that I haven’t had to water anything so …
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It’s been almost a year since I had my hip replaced, so a few days ago I went for my annual checkup. I was delighted to hear that my recovery has been text-book perfect. Given I’d had an Xray on both hips, I asked how the left one was shaping up as it’s been a …
We’ve had several heavy downpours these last few days, and despite being caught out in torrential rain and wind while walking the dogs, I have to say I’m so relieved. How we needed that rain! Unfortunately, the heatwave will be back, sighs…. To combat the dreaded lily beetle, I’ve taken to planting lilies in pots …
Recently, I’ve been asked to review several different products, these four were my favourites. This summer edition gin is unique and just perfect for these warm summer days, it really does have the most beautiful scent and tastes wonderful. Botanicals for this gin are foraged from the cliffs of the Pentland Firth where Rhodiola rosea …
It’s all been about releasing animals this week. It’s so good to know that six fox cubs will be going back to the wild shortly. They will be given a soft release. Initially they are placed in a large pen in a safe rural location where they are fed. After a few weeks the cage …
This week, Hubs and I released twelve ducks. They came to the rescue as tiny ducklings, in two’s and three’s. Once they were given a clean bill of health, we put them into a water aviary together. Before a release can begin, ducks have to be caught. We have tried and tested many different methods …
I have another special needs hedgehog. Drum roll please. Introducing…. Hattie! Hattie arrived at the rescue, as a tiny hoglet last autumn, unfortunately, she has trouble walking. The vet thinks she has a neurological problem, she can use all her legs but has no coordination at all and rolls about. All four legs seem to …
